predisposing

present participle of predispose
as in influencing
formal to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people. Researchers have identified a gene that may predispose some people to the disease.

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Verb
  • The format grants viewers unprecedented control over programming elements, from influencing contestant challenges involving current events and social issues to deciding elimination outcomes and performance selections.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The draft guidance could shape clinical trial designs, labeling considerations and FDA review expectations for future prescription non-opioid analgesics seeking approval for chronic pain indications, potentially influencing investment and development priorities in the pharmaceutical industry.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • For many owners, the nightly ritual of persuading a pet to leave the bed is an ongoing negotiation—one that frequently ends with the animal winning.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The network seemed to have trouble persuading actual stars to perform.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • But convincing risk-averse regulators to approve data-sharing, even anonymized, will be a major hurdle.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • And Cohere, too, is hoping to win over more than friends — by convincing enterprises, investors, and skeptics alike that ROI, not AGI, is the smarter bet.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Predisposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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